Business
Christianson retires after 50 years
In 1969 there was a young lady starting her career on main street in Vinton. Deb Albert began her career in insurance at the Shreeves-Francis Abstract and Insurance Agency located at 118 E. 4th St. 50 years later, she left the office of Three Rivers Insurance next door at 120 E. 4th St. She's now known in the community as Deb Christianson. Over the span of the past 50 years, she gained a husband Larry and the two added two children Jennifer and Jarron and later 5 grandchildren. Iowa Dept. of Ag and Land Stewardship Submits Comments on Hemp to USDA
Department urges USDA to revise harvest timelines and negligent violation caps Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service on the Establishment of a Domestic Hemp Production Program interim final rule (IFR).
Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program announced
In partnership with the City of Vinton, Vinton Unlimited is excited to introduce the Business Improvement Grant (BIG) program. The BIG Program is made possible by funds received through the Hotel Occupancy Tax program within the City of Vinton.The objectives of the program are 1) to support rehabilitation and preservation of commercial property; 2) encourage new business; and 3) retain, revitalize and expand existing business in Vinton.
February 4th St. Diner Menu
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Hy-Vee officially Announces plans to open in former Shopko Building
Hy-Vee Inc. announced Monday that it has acquired six former Shopko locations in Iowa and will open stores under the Dollar Fresh brand sometime in late summer.We've watched activity in the former Shopko location. The former Shopko buildings in Hampton, Cresco, Oelwein, Waukon, Dyersville and Vinton are all part of Hy-Vees plans.Dollar Fresh stores offer customers in smaller communities fresh, new product selection at low prices. Two Advanced Calving Clinics Planned for Eastern Iowa
Dairy and beef producers are invited to attend one of two advanced calving clinics in mid-February in Edgewood and Dysart. Iowa State University Extension beef specialist Denise Schwab said anyone who attends will learn something new at the clinic regardless of experience with calving out cows.“These clinics will provide both classroom and hands-on activities presented by Iowa State faculty and private industry veterinarians,” she said.
New service in Vinton offers delivery to your door
Yarbrough Delivery Services has been making the rounds in Vinton since July. Nigel Yarbrough saw a need and stepped in to fill it in the Vinton area. If you'd like to order food from an area restaurant that doesn't already deliver, Nigel will be glad to take care of that for you. Do you need something from the grocery store but the kids are all down for their naps? Nigel's your guy. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)Informational Workshops Being Held
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Farm Service Agency (FSA), and Pheasants Forever are hosting workshops for landowners and producers who would like to learn more about options available under the recently reopened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). These workshops are free and open to the public.
4th St. Diner Menu for January
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Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant Application Deadline Nearing
Vinton Unlimited is pleased to announce applications are still being accepted for the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) grant. This grant fund is made possible through the collection of the hotel/motel tax within the City of Vinton. Groups that hold community events, work to promote the City of Vinton or encourage people to visit Vinton are encouraged to apply.